Students will learn to form various types of tile surfaces and create molds for these models. Students will make an embossed tile, a naturalistic tile relief unit (low and high), and a raised line. Some forming of prototypes will begin with soft clay, and others with carving into plaster. We will also cover glazing techniques from monocolor glazing to multicolor glazing using various techniques. Additionally, we will review histories of tile making in various cultures and contemporary artists’ tile work.